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HelicoptersItaly signs orders for eight AW-139 helicopters (Coast Guard and Financial Police)
Rome, Italy - For rescue and border patrol; worth 112 million Euro; for delivery by 2018 and 2020
Leonardo announced today further orders for its AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter for public service and security operations in Italy, with contracts for eight aircraft valued at approximately... more
HelicoptersAS-565MBe helicopter deliveries to Mexican Navy completed
Marignane, France - The final two multi-mission Panther aircraft out of an order for ten
The Mexican Navy has received its final two AS-565MBe Panther aircraft during a delivery ceremony at Airbus Helicopters in Marignane. With their order for ten units in 2014, the Mexican Navy became the... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters strengthens its industrial footprint in Spain
Albacete, Spain - And it celebrates 10 year presence in Albacete; this city to produce rear fuselage for the entire range of aircraft
Airbus Helicopters celebrated the tenth anniversary of its Albacete factory, underlining the essential role that the Spanish plant will play as part of the company’s new industrial strategy. The same d... more
HelicoptersSecond NH-90 Sea Lion helicopter prototype completes maiden flight
Donauwörth, Germany - Airbus Helicopters is now entering a development testing phase of several months
The second prototype of the NH-90 Sea Lion helicopter commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik u... more
HelicoptersElitaliana's helicopters fly towards Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia - Commander Giulivi met the Minister of Transport of the Asian Country with the aim to start a cooperation
Elitaliana aims to bring Italian excellence in Armenia: led by its CEO Alessandro Giulivi a delegation from the oldest Italian helicopter company met Vahan Martirosyan -Minister of Transport, Communication... more
HelicoptersSouth Korea's National 119 Rescue Headquarters acquires two H-225 helicopters
Seoul, South Korea - New order will bring its all-Airbus fleet to six aircraft
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract from South Korea's National 119 Rescue Headquarters for the purchase of two additional H-225 aircraft. The National 119 Rescue Headquarters currently operates... more
HelicoptersDelivery of 16 AW-101 Norwegian all-weather SAR helicopters started
Rome, Italy - They will be operated by the local Royal Air Force and replace the Sea King aircraft currently in service
Leonardo announced that the first of 16 AW-101 allweather search and rescue helicopters has been delivered to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice & Public Security. The aircraft departed its Yeovil facility... more
Helicopters150th H-145 helicopter delivered to HTM
Donauwörth, Germany - The German operator has also H-125 and H-135 aircraft in its fleet
Helicopter Travel Munich (HTM) recently took delivery of the 150th H-145 built in Donauwörth. The German operator, whose fleet of aircraft also includes H-125s and H-135s, will use the H-145 from January... more
HelicoptersLeonardo and Thailandia sign technology transfer and MRO MoU related to the AW-101 helicopter
Rome, Italy - It lays the foundation for the potential purchase of aircraft in the country for Police, Army, Air Force and Navy
Leonardo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Technology Institute (DTI) of Thailand on November 8th (but the industry communicates it today) covering technology transfer and the... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters completes first firing campaign with HForce equipped H-145M
Donauwörth, Germany - It is a weapon system that can easily be fitted on other aircraft
Airbus Helicopters has recently completed a ballistic development test of an HForce weapon system on a H-145M on Pápa Airbase in Hungary. The tested system included guns (FN Herstal HMP400), unguided... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters test Ansat aircraft in Pakistan
Moscow, Russia - The objective is to prove the ability to use the machine in high temperatures
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) started testing multi-purpose Ansat aircraft in Pakistan. The objective of testing is to prove the ability to use the machine... more
HelicoptersCEO of Russian Helicopters to discuss cooperation with India's defense minister
Delhi, India - About the Ka-226T project to assemble this model in Indian Country
Making his business trip to India, Russian helicopters (a Rostec subsidiary) CEO Andrey Boginskiy is going to meet India's defense minister Nirmala Sitharaman. They will discuss the Ka-226T project to... more
HelicoptersRostec will open helicopters maintenance center in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico - It will serve the MI-8 and MI-17 models present in the Country and it will be also as sales structure
The Rostec State Corporation and its subsidiary holding company Russian Helicopters held negotiations with the Mexican company Craft Avia Center for the sale and maintenance of Ansat helicopters on the... more
HelicoptersAustralia. The Queensland Government orders two AW-139 helicopters
Rome, Italy - For aircraft fleet modernization programme
Leonardo announced today that the Government of Queensland in Australia has placed an order for two additional AgustaWestland AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to enter... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters and the Helicopter Center of the Mexican MoD continue cooperation
Mexico City, Mexico - The representatives of the center have commended the quality of the major repairs to Mi-147 conducted at the Novosibirsk aircraft repair plant
Ahead of the Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov's working visit to Mexico, the CEO of the Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) Andrey Boginsky attended... more
HelicoptersEnstrom signs multi-ship 480G helicopter contract
Menominee, Usa - For six units: four for training the military pilots and two used for pilot training
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract for six 480B-G turbine helicopters with LOM PRAHA TRADE as in the Czech Republic. The industry Representatives in the Czech Republic, Dan Tucek and Roland... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter scores first contract success in the US emergency services market
Rome, Italy - Leonardo annonced it today at the "AMTC" in Texas
Leonardo announced today at the "Air Medical Transport Conference" ("AMTC") in Fort Worth, USA that Travis County, Texas has signed a contract for three AgustaWestland AW-169s for its STAR Flight program... more
HelicoptersExpanding presence in Japan includes first AW-189 helicopter for a Japanese customer
Rome, Italy - And the first firefighting configured AW-169 and two AW-139s
Leonardo announced today that it has significantly grown its market share in the Japanese helicopter market by securing orders for AW-169, AW-139 and AW-189 helicopters in firefighting configuration following... more
HelicoptersThird H-160 helicopter prototype joins the flight test campaign
Marignane, France - The PT3 performed its maiden flight at the company's headquarters this afternoon
The third H-160 prototype (PT3) performed its maiden flight at the Airbus Helicopters company’s headquarters this afternoon. PT3, with its cabin interior configuration similar to that of a serial aircraft, w... more
Helicopters400th UH-72A Lakota helicopter delivered to US Army
Washington, Usa - The twin-engine aircraft has been selected by the Armed Force in 2006
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the US Army’s 400th UH-72A Lakota helicopter, fulfilling its contract requirements to date by delivering every aircraft on time, on budget and meeting the Army’s rigorous qua... more
HelicoptersMedical helicopters to receive 24/7 technical support
Moscow, Russia - Russian Helicopters has launched the TeMPo service
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) has launched the TeMPo single technical support and customer service as part of implementing the after-sale service strategy. TeMPo will provide round-the-clock... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters and NHV: three years of H-175 aircraft operations
Marignane, France - Partnership reinforced for off-shore transport with this super medium model
Airbus Helicopters and NHV celebrate three years since the introduction of the H-175 to the North Sea and strengthen their partnership to keep setting standards for off-shore transport operations with... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters produce two Mi-35M for Mali
Moscow, Russia - Under Rosoboronexport-related contract
Russian Helicopters holding company produced two Mi-35M transport/attack aircraft for Mali under Rosoboronexport-related contract. Aircraft and all property necessary for their operation is delivered to... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters handover first H-145 for MAAC, operated by Babcock MCS
London, UK - During an official ceremony at "Helitech"
Airbus Helicopters formally handed over the first H-145 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) operated by Babcock Mission Critical Services (MCS) at an official ceremony at "Helitech". The event, attended... more
HelicoptersAirtelis orders three H-215 helicopters for aerial work
London, UK - First aircraft to be delivered in October 2017
Airtelis, with the support of Nova Capital Group, has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of three H-215 heavy helicopters, including two options. These aircraft will complement... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 280FX helicopters sold to Pakistan
Menominee, Usa - Deliveries should start the end of 2017
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announced the sale of piston powered 280FX helicopters to Pakistan. This sale was managed by industry’s representative in Pakistan, Global Services & Solutions. These w... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter to support Chinese Polar Scientific Exploration Missions
Rome, Italy - To PRIC, with delivery in early 2019, the aircraft will be performing iceberg sighting
Leonardo announced yesterday that the Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC) has purchased an AgustaWestland AW-169 light intermediate helicopter. The aircraft, which is planned to be delivered in early... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter obtains first Danish order
London, UK - Two units for the Uni-Fly A/S operator with deliveris in the first quarter of 2018
Leonardo announced today the signing of a contract with Uni-Fly A/S of Denmark for two AgustaWestland AW-169 light intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will enter service in the first quarter... more
Helicopters"Helitech 2017". Royal Thai Police becomes first H-175 helicopter operator in Asia Pacific
London, UK - New aircraft to join existing fleet of Airbus helicopters for various missions
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has received two H-175s from Airbus Helicopters, making it the first in Asia Pacific to operate the newest rotorcraft. The RTP will be using this super medium aircraft, equipped... more
HelicoptersThe AW-189K helicopter presented at "Helitech 2017"
London, UK - It will be powered with new generation Aneto-1K engines by Safran Helicopter Engines
Leonardo announced today a further step to expand the range of capabilities available to the market with the introduction of the AgustaWestland AW-189K helicopter. Under this designation, the successful... more
HelicoptersVector Aerospace celebrates 35th year servicing Chinook helicopters
Gosport, UK - The company provides airframe, avionics and component support for the RAF's fleet of sixty units
Vector Aerospace Corporation, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is celebrating its 35th anniversary servicing the Boeing Chinook heavy-lift helicopter... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters at "Helitech 2017"
Marignane, France - Display at the show includes H-125, H-135, H-145 and H-175, as well as the company’s HCare customer support offer
Airbus Helicopters' presence at this year’s "Helitech International air show", which takes place from 3-5 October at ExCeL London. On the stand an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) H-145 and an H-125 f... more
HelicoptersUpgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx helicopter makes successful maiden flight
Rome, Italy - First of eight Mk21A aircraft to undergo major upgrade
Leonardo announced the successful maiden flight of the first of eight upgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx Mk21B helicopters at its Yeovil facility, in southwest England, on 28th September 2017. The Super... more
HelicoptersMi-26Ts and Ka-32A11BC helicopters extinguish a major forest fire in China
Moscow, Russia - Near Dzianide, in Zhejiang province
The Mi-26Ts helicopter produced by Russian Helicopters (part of the Rostec State Corporation) supplied to China in the summer of 2016 extinguished a major forest fire near Dzianide, in Zhejiang province,... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters and Chinese Avicopter determined technical parameters of an advanced heavy-lift helicopter
Moscow, Russia - During the "China Expo 2017" the companies negotiated on the financial side of cooperation on this project
The Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) and Chinese manufacturer Avicopter determined technical parameters of an advanced heavy-lift helicopter (AHH). During the international... more
HelicoptersMH-139 helicopter could save Air Force more than $1 billion
Philadelphia, Usa - According to the company communicated for ongoing bid
The Boeing proposal for its MH-139 helicopter to replace the US Air Force’s aging Huey fleet could save more than $1 billion in acquisition costs and lifecycle expenses. The company submitted in the l... more
Helicopters"China Expo 2017". Russian Helicopters sits down for talks with Chinese partners
Moscow, Russia - For existing contracts and potential supplies of equipment
Russian Helicopters holding company has conducted talks with some of Chinese counterparts on the sidelines of the "China Helicopter Expo 2017" international exhibition covering the issues of implementing... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters plans to certify Mi-171 aircraft with VK-2500-03 engines in China
Tianjin, China - The relevant application has been submitted to the aviation authorities of China
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec) has initiated certification of the Mi-171 helicopter with VK-2500-03 engines in China. The relevant application has been submitted to the aviation authorities of China. The... more
HelicoptersKa-226T helicopter successfully tested in Iran
Moscow, Russia - The results confirmed the usability of the rotary wing aircraft in extremely high temperatures
Russian Helicopters together with Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) successfully completed testing of the light multirole helicopter Ka-226T that was carried out in Iran in August–September 2... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters to participate in "China Expo 2017"
Moscow, Russia - The event will take place from September 14 to 17 in Tianjin
Russian Helicopter holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) will showcase new helicopters for civil purposes at the international exhibition of the helicopter industry, "China Helicopter Expo... more
HelicoptersLuxaviation Helicopters acquires Starspeed as first major business venture
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - New partnership responds to demand for consolidated jet and helicopter aviation services
Luxaviation Helicopters (LH) announced yesterday the acquisition of Starspeed. LH will incorporate Starspeed’s fleet of 23 helicopters into its own fleet of managed and charter helicopters. With Starspeed’s fle... more
HelicoptersH-145M helicopter completes first flight with HForce weapon system
Donauwörth, Germany - It can be used on any military version of industry's civil helicopter range
At the end of August (and the industry communicated it only today), the H-145M helicopter performed its first flight with a complete HForce weapon system in Donauwörth. Thanks to this modular weapon system... more
HelicoptersHelicopter rescue service in Sardinia (Italy): scarce participation at the tender by the operators. State aid to the airports?
Cagliari, Italy - Doubts on the full eligibility of the subsidies to the infrastructures of three airports. Envelops opened, already there is "odor" of complaints
Surely most part of Italian operators has not been attracted to participate at the call for bids for the helicopter rescue service in Sardinia, perhaps due to the terms of contract that requested a specific... more
HelicoptersCertification trials of KA-62 helicopter to be commenced in 2018
Vladivostok, Russia - And they will be completed within two years
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) intends to commence certification trials of the bleeding-edge helicopter Ka-62 early in 2018. The trials are to be completed within two years,... more
HelicoptersKA-62 helicopter debut at the "2017 Eastern Economic Forum"
Moscow, Russia - The event will take place in Vladivostok on September 6-7
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) is to present the Russain and international audience with a brand new utility helicopter Ka-62. The presentation is to take place at the third... more
HelicoptersNolas takes delivery of an H-135 helicopter with Helionix
Donauwörth, Germany - It is the first civil customer, after UK MoD was the military one to receive this model with it last December
The Norwegian air ambulance operator Norsk Luftambulanse AS (Nolas) is the first civil customer to receive an H-135 helicopter equipped with Helionix. Six additional units with it will be delivered to... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters to test Ka-52K for resistance to electromagnetic interference
Moscow, Russia - This aircraft continues the product line of "marine" helicopters developed by the Kamov construction bureau
The experts of the "Russian Helicopters" holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) will, within the framework of testing the Ka-52K ship reconnaissance and combat helicopter, test the airborne equipment... more
HelicoptersAW-169, GrandNew orders in Brazilian corporate helicopter market
Rome, Italy - Sold to VIP local operators
Leonardo announced today that further orders from Brazilian executive operators have strengthened the company’s position in country and worldwide as a provider of corporate and VIP helicopters. Most r... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters to test Ka-226T in Iran
Moscow, Russia - For its usability at extremely high temperatures
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) together with Iran Helicopters Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) will test the light utility helicopter Ka-226T for its usability... more
HelicoptersBoeing to modernize, add muscle to Next-Generation Chinook helicopters
Philadelphia, Usa - US Army’s Block II program to extend production, fleet’s lifespan
Boeing will build and test three US Army CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters as part of a modernization effort that will likely bring another two decades of work to the company's Philadelphia site. A... more